in tears
idiom
: having tears come out of one's eyes
We were laughing so hard that we were in tears.
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Many adults and children were in tears after finally escaping the mass.
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Steven Goff, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Some of the most vulnerable members were reportedly in tears during a meeting with House leadership early in the week.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
Matthew’s father, Keith Tkachuk, a 500-goal scorer throughout his 18-year NHL career, broke down in tears after the game ended and his son jumped in celebration with his Panthers teammates, according to NHL.com.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
What appears to be re-enactment footage of what survivors say happened to them is cut throughout the clip, as advocates and survivors break down in tears.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
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Steven Goff, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Some of the most vulnerable members were reportedly in tears during a meeting with House leadership early in the week.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
Matthew’s father, Keith Tkachuk, a 500-goal scorer throughout his 18-year NHL career, broke down in tears after the game ended and his son jumped in celebration with his Panthers teammates, according to NHL.com.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
What appears to be re-enactment footage of what survivors say happened to them is cut throughout the clip, as advocates and survivors break down in tears.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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